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Occupational Therapy - Rehabilitation Services
Health Care Professionals - Emergency Health System
Occupational Therapy services are provided to two Emergency-based programs at Trillium Health Centre – the Quick Response Program (QRP) and the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).
In the Quick Response Program, patients present with any variety of health issues or problems. Occupational Therapy is called upon on an as needed basis to provide a comprehensive, functional assessment of an individual’s ability to manage at home. The assessment may include ADL function, mobility, cognitive function or homemaking/social issues. The Occupational Therapist may provide the patient/family with information on appropriate assistive equipment, information on community services/supports, education regarding managing their illnesses at home and guidelines regarding safety at home. The Occupational Therapist works closely with the Physiotherapist and the Discharge Planner to intervene with these patients who may only need some education and information regarding community supports, not necessarily an admission to the acute care hospital.
The role of the Occupational Therapist and the types of patients seen on the Clinical Decision Unit are similar to that seen in the QRP program. However, patients on CDU are held in hospital for up to 72 hours for the purpose of conducting medical tests or diagnostic procedures. Occupational Therapy works closely with the Physiotherapist and the Discharge Planner in this Emergency-based unit, assisting patients and families towards a safe and expeditious discharge.